Community Profile

Summary

Montreat, NC is a secluded mountain cove community nestled at the foot of Greybeard Mountain and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are located in the far eastern portion of Buncombe County near the Eastern Continental Divide. We are blessed with a great variety of native flora and fauna, gently glowing streams and waterfalls and gorgeous mountain vistas. Life here is lived at a slower, more peaceful pace. There is no commercial development in Montreat, not even a traffic light. Most of the streets are narrow and winding, with much less vehicle traffic than larger towns or cities. This is an advantage to our preferred method of travel...walking. Multiple trails wind through thousands of acres of wilderness surrounding the Town, along creeks, across rustic bridges and through preserved woodland areas. Come for a visit!